W605RGC
Year2000
0-60mph7.1 sec
FuelPetrol
Power282 BHP
W605RGCreport date: 2024-04-27      
UK

BMW 740I

General information

Make BMW
Model 540 740I
Colour Black
Year of manufacture 2000
Top speed 155 mph
0 - 60 mph 7.1 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 282 BHP
Max. torque 420 Nm at 3.900 rpm
Engine capacity 4.398 cc
Cylinders 8
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 13.9 mpg
Consumption extra urban 29.7 mpg
Consumption combined 20.9 mpg
W605RGCreport date: 2024-04-27      

Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2023-11-05
Pictures 0
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
W605RGCreport date: 2024-04-27      

MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-10-31
MOT pass rate
83 %
MOT passed 20
Failed MOT tests 4
Total advice items 41
Total items failed 5
MOT #24 2023-10-27 12:41
MOT test number 623302830401
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-10-31
MOT #23 2022-11-01 12:28
MOT test number 501919984967
Result Passed
Minor
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp in spoiler (4.3.1 (a) (i))
MOT #22 2022-10-31 16:19
MOT test number 126308993542
Result Failed
Minor
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Minor
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp in spoiler (4.3.1 (a) (i))
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MOT #21 2021-09-10 13:07
MOT test number 793758066766
Result Passed
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes close to fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Slight corrosion o/s/r inner sill around jacking point area
MOT #20 2020-09-15 14:28
MOT test number 118712124359
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Both headlamp lenses in poor condition but not seriously reducing output.
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MOT #19 2019-11-13 15:36
MOT test number 419896316498
Result Passed
Advice
Front brake discs corroded & wearing thin on inner surface
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MOT #18 2018-11-08 12:07
MOT test number 340878556574
Result Passed
Advice
Both exhaust downpipe to centre joins fixing nuts corroding away advise repair
Advice
Oil leak
Advice
Slight movement in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link
MOT #17 2017-11-03 15:21
MOT test number 553532086061
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak
Advice
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside D bushes (2.4.G.2)
MOT #16 2016-11-10 14:23
MOT test number 655065109238
Result Passed
MOT #15 2015-11-12 17:06
MOT test number 361237283649
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to side of fuel tank area.... (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 2mm aprox' (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
W605RGCreport date: 2024-04-27      
MOT #14 2015-11-09 14:27
MOT test number 184468999303
Result Failed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 2mm aprox' (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to side of fuel tank area.... (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
MOT #13 2014-11-04 15:37
MOT test number 346578604371
Result Passed
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #12 2013-11-11 16:23
MOT test number 486185613439
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #11 2013-04-08 15:38
MOT test number 365278793093
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
W605RGCreport date: 2024-04-27      
MOT #10 2012-05-28 14:16
MOT test number 246579742123
Result Passed
Notice
Note; 2 x front tyres slightly worn shoulders....
MOT #9 2011-10-13 12:56
MOT test number 745056281268
Result Passed
Notice
Rear floor pan damaged
Notice
Power steering pipes damp
Notice
Front tyres wearing low
MOT #8 2011-10-10 15:15
MOT test number 308863981431
Result Failed
Notice
Power steering pipes damp
Fail
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Notice
Front tyres wearing low
Notice
Rear floor pan damaged
MOT #7 2011-04-06 10:42
MOT test number 409556291092
Result Passed
Notice
Unable to make centre rear seat belt lock by pulling but belt came out and buckle worked correctly
MOT #6 2010-09-16 10:04
MOT test number 740319550237
Result Passed
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MOT #5 2009-09-09 09:17
MOT test number 722772359224
Result Passed
MOT #4 2009-09-02 09:40
MOT test number 630015749290
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
MOT #3 2008-09-18 10:19
MOT test number 364752868470
Result Passed
MOT #2 2007-09-19 11:15
MOT test number 621792567243
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Nail in offside rear tyre
MOT #1 2006-09-21 14:48
MOT test number 394994866297
Result Passed
W605RGCreport date: 2024-04-27      

Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 June 2024
MOT Expires: 31 October 2024
Tax status 1 June 2024
Days left 34
MOT expiry date 31 October 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 26
First mileage registration 2000-03-01
Last registration 2023-10-27
Complete history See info
Registration #1 2000-03-01 10 mi
Registration #2 2006-09-21 41.318 mi
Registration #3 2007-09-19 46.979 mi
Registration #4 2008-09-18 52.755 mi
Registration #5 2009-09-02 58.190 mi
Registration #6 2009-09-09 58.317 mi
Registration #7 2010-09-16 64.319 mi
Registration #8 2011-04-06 66.348 mi
Registration #9 2011-10-10 68.939 mi
Registration #10 2011-10-13 68.941 mi
Registration #11 2012-05-28 71.549 mi
Registration #12 2013-04-08 72.716 mi
Registration #13 2013-11-11 73.030 mi
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Car features

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Safety ratings

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Dimensions & weight

Width 2063 mm
Height 1435 mm
Length 4984 mm
Wheel base 2930 mm
Kerb weight 1850 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 85 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number 50932117

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